Rays announce minor-league staffs

ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays shuffled their minor-league managing staff, using an opening at Double-A Montgomery to promote three from within. As a result, four of their seven farm teams will have new men in charge.

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Brady Williams, a Dunedin Little League and Clearwater Central Catholic product, takes over the Biscuits, promoted after one season at advanced Class A Charlotte. "I can't thank the organization enough for believing in me and moving me up," said Williams, 34, the son of longtime major-league coach and manager Jimy. "It's an awesome opportunity, and I'm looking forward to it."

The new hire is at Hudson Valley, where Tim Parenton, a longtime college coach, takes over. The Triple-A Durham staff led by Charlie Montoyo remains intact, and rookie-level managers Danny Sheaffer (Princeton) and Jim Morrison (Gulf Coast League) return. Former Toronto hitting coach Chad Mottola was officially announced as hitting coordinator and Kyle Snyder promoted to be a third pitching coordinator. (For a full staff listing, see tampabay.com/blogs/rays.)

Also, Rich Hollenberg was officially named to replace Barry LeBrock as the host of the TV pre- and postgame shows for road games.